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AP56 DAO

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,452 mi
Last recorded102,452 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 DAO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 102,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 99,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,814 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,654 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,316 miles

park brake requires adjusting

Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,346 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 59,789 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,134 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 37,076 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,116 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,280 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,872 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 15,167 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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AP56 DAO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 80,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP56 DAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP56 DAO registered?

AP56 DAO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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